14-letter words containing y, a
- melton mowbray — a town in central England, in Leicestershire: pork pies and Stilton cheese. Pop: 25 554 (2001)
- memory mapping — a technique whereby computer peripherals may be addressed as though they formed part of the main memory of the computer
- mental cruelty — behaviour that causes distress to another person but that does not involve physical assault
- metal spraying — a process in which a layer of one metal is sprayed onto another in the molten state
- metalloenzymes — Plural form of metalloenzyme.
- metallotherapy — therapy by the use of metals or their salts.
- metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysically — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metaphysicians — Plural form of metaphysician.
- metaplasticity — Any activity-dependent change to neural function that modulates subsequent synaptic plasticity.
- metapsychology — speculative thought dealing systematically with concepts extending beyond the limits of psychology as an empirical science.
- metastasectomy — (surgery) Surgical removal of the metastases (cancerous growths).
- metastatically — In a metastatic manner.
- metatextuality — A form of intertextual discourse in which one text makes critical commentary on another.
- metathetically — By means of, or in terms of, metathesis.
- methoxyflurane — a potent substance, C 3 H 4 Cl 2 F 2 O, used as an analgesic in minor surgical procedures and less frequently as a general anesthetic.
- methyl acetate — a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, C 3 H 6 O 2 , the methyl ester of acetic acid, having a fragrant odor, used chiefly as a solvent.
- methyl alcohol — a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CH 4 O, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood or the incomplete oxidation of natural gas, or produced synthetically from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, used chiefly as a solvent, a fuel, and an automobile antifreeze and in the synthesis of formaldehyde.
- methyl formate — a colorless, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C 2 H 4 O 2 , used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a solvent.
- methyl lactate — a colorless liquid, C 4 H 8 O 3 , soluble with water and most organic liquids: used chiefly as a solvent for cellulose acetate.
- methylcatechol — guaiacol.
- methylxanthine — a compound formed through the methylation of xanthine, such as caffeine or theophylline
- metronomically — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metrosexuality — The quality of being metrosexual.
- michigan rummy — a variety of five hundred rummy in which each player scores his or her melds as played.
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- micropathology — the branch of pathology dealing with the microscopic study of changes that occur in tissues and cells during disease.
- midway islands — an atoll in the central Pacific, about 2100 km (1300 miles) northwest of Honolulu: annexed by the US in 1867: scene of a decisive battle (June, 1942), in which the US combined fleets destroyed Japan's carrier fleet. Pop: 40 (2013 est). Area: 5 sq km (2 sq miles)
- milieu therapy — a type of inpatient therapy, used in psychiatric hospitals, involving prescription of particular activities and social interactions according to a patient's emotional and interpersonal needs.
- military brush — one of a pair of matched hairbrushes having no handles, especially for men and boys.
- military march — a brisk march, especially one suitable for a military parade.
- minicoy island — a small island in the S Laccadive Islands, off the SW coast of India. 1.25 sq. mi. (3.24 sq. km).
- minilaparotomy — Surgery. laparotomy with a small incision into the abdomen, often no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm), used especially for tubal ligation.
- minor seminary — a Roman Catholic preparatory school where persons planning to enter the priesthood follow a course of secondary education.
- minus quantity — a quantity less than zero
- misclassifying — Present participle of misclassify.
- mobile library — travelling book-lending facility
- modal analysis — Modal analysis is the analysis of a structure to find its natural frequencies of vibration.
- modelling clay — mouldable substance fixed in a kiln
- molly maguires — a secret society organized in Ireland in 1843 to terrorize landlords' agents in order to prevent evictions
- mommy makeover — a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reverse physical changes in a woman after childbirth
- money changing — the business of exchanging one currency for another, with the deduction of a commission for the service.
- money-changing — the business or act of exchanging currency, usually of different countries, esp. at a set rate
- money-purchase — relating to a pension scheme in which both employer and employee make contributions to a fund that is used to buy an annuity on retirement. The amount paid as a pension depends on the size of the fund
- monocarboxylic — containing one carboxyl group.
- monocarpellary — consisting of a single carpel.
- monocratically — In a monocratic manner.
- monolithically — of or relating to a monolith.
- monomaniacally — In a monomaniacal manner.
- mononeuropathy — A neuropathy that affects only a single nerve (as distinguished from polyneuropathy).